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Inventory Controller

Mill Creek Lumber and Supply Co

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 26 days ago

    Highlights

    Places purchase orders from vendors to balance projected needs with special buy opportunities and future promotions utilizing on-time delivery methods. Partners with marketing, pricing, and accounts payable departments to resolve system and/or invoice cost discrepancies and determine appropriate corrective action with vendor to resolve.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationOklahoma City, OK

    Description

    • Maintains consistent stock of inventory, ordering new stock up to pre-authorized limit as inventory dwindles.
    • Establishes and maintains backup source for high-demand items.
    • Places special orders and ensures pricing is accurate.
    • Places purchase orders from vendors to balance projected needs with special buy opportunities and future promotions utilizing on-time delivery methods.
    • Assesses inventory reports and order patterns to identify items in need of automatic, recurring delivery.
    • Investigates and corrects inventory discrepancies.
    • Partners with marketing, pricing, and accounts payable departments to resolve system and/or invoice cost discrepancies and determine appropriate corrective action with vendor to resolve.
    • Develops and maintains good working relationships with vendors.
    • Maintains accurate daily records of goods received and shipments made.
    • Manages and maintains inventory system; facilitates upgrades to related database and/or software under the direction of the purchasing or inventory control manager.
    • Conducts frequent spot and partial audits of physical inventory.
    • Provides sales and informational assistance on products and freight to staff and customers.
    • Returns defective merchandise and ensures proper and timely credit is received from vendor.
    • Provides guidance and training to less experienced co-workers.
    • Assists with periodic (at least annual) physical inventory audits.
    • Operates forklift when necessary.
    • Performs other related duties as requested.
    • Excellent communication skills with warehouse workers, purchasing department, and outside vendors.
    • Basic understanding of inventory control procedures.
    • Proficient keyboarding skills.
    • Extremely organized and able to work with minimum supervision.
    • Ability to develop professional relationships with outside vendors.
    • Ability to perform basic math calculations.
    • High school diploma or equivalent required.
    • Three (3) years of experience with computerized inventory systems required.
    • Forklift operator certification preferred but not required.

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